Future of Psychiatry! Innovations in Mental Health

In Episode 20 of the Future of Psychiatry Podcast, Bruce Bassi dives deep into the transformative power of hypnosis with our guest, Bernhard Tewes. A licensed hypnotherapist and founder of HypnoBox, Bernard shares his personal journey from battling burnout to discovering self-hypnosis as a powerful tool for overcoming addiction and sleep disorders.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

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As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

In this podcast episode, Bruce Bassi talks with Payton Nyquvest, the founder and CEO of Numinus, about the future of mental health care and the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy. The conversation delves into historical shifts in acceptance of psychedelics, the importance of safety and regulatory protocols, and the need for comprehensive training for clinicians. Payton highlights the promise of psychedelics for curative intent and discusses the potential FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin. The discussion also touches on the importance of mental wellness and preventative mental health care.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

From Trauma To Triumph: The Crucial Role of Psychology in Military Leadership and PTSD Recovery

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of psychology and its application in the military, focusing on the experiences of combat veterans and their journey through PTSD. We will explore how understanding the mechanics and electro-physiology of the brain can lead to better mental health for both individuals and the organizations they serve. By integrating insights from the field of psychology, leaders in the military can invest in their own growth and ultimately, create a healthier and more effective environment for their team members.

The experiences of combat veterans can provide valuable lessons for anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of war on the human psyche, especially when it comes to understanding PTSD. Through a combination of scientific research, personal experiences, and leadership roles in the military, we can better comprehend the challenges faced by these warriors, as well as the potential for healing and growth.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Derek Du Chesne and Dr. Sam Zand, the co-founders of BetterU, a company that is revolutionizing the field of mental health by providing access to innovative treatments like Ketamine therapy. The conversation delves into the challenges of patient education, the legislative landscape, and the unique approach to mental health care. They emphasize the importance of individualized care, debunk common misconceptions about psychedelic medications, and share their insights on the future of mental health treatments.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

In this podcast episode, Nik Vassev, co-founder of Rocket VR (now NOVOBEING), discusses the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR) in the realm of mental health. Vassev highlights the role of game designers in creating immersive and engaging VR experiences that serve as effective mental health exercises. He also discusses how AI could be incorporated into VR to create personalized environments and interactive educational experiences. Vassev envisions a future where VR becomes a standard adjunct to therapies, particularly those requiring imagination, and where smart glasses bring the virtual world into everyday life.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

We spoke to Valant's CEO, Ram Krishnan, about Valant EHR. Valant is an EHR system designed specifically for behavioral health practices. It offers a wide range of features, including documentation, scheduling, billing, outcome measures. We discussed some very interesting topics pertaining to EHR systems: heterogeneity of needs of users, measuring and incorporating usability, how to manage feedback, understanding design bias, and how AI will integrate into EHR systems.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field that examines the connection between food and mental health. Research shows that a healthy diet can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Nutritional psychiatry aims to incorporate dietary interventions as a part of mental health treatment. By identifying the specific nutrients and dietary patterns that affect mental health, patients can make informed decisions about their diet to support their mental health.

From his book, Your Vitamins are Obsolete:
"Over the past fifty years, increasingly processed food has had its natural bioactive vitamins stripped out while having the synthetic forms substituted back in through fortification and supplementation. These artificial vitamins are poorly made, poorly absorbed, and poorly utilized, eventually being just flushed away unused.

It is this nutritional deficiency that is exacerbating the universal illness of chronic inflammation which contributes to the onset of depression, dementia, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, etc. What I explain in the book is the newly understood mechanism by which this occurs by focusing on the two most essential of the essential vitamins—B12 and folate."

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

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As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

Dr. Paul Putman is a psychiatrist and author of the book, Rational Psychopharmacology. Learn why you should not call illnesses "Treatment Resistant." In this episode we discuss medication side effects, evidence, FDA approval process, psychedelics, Ketamine, TMS

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

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As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

Evan Iliakis, MD PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, took time to talk to us about his research and a personal experience helping his friend navigate hospital systems with borderline personality disorder. We had a discussion on stigma and the natural course of untreated borderline personality disorder, which is in fact one that naturally improves for most people. This fact is not often conveyed well to patients, and can instill hope that many of the symptoms will improve with time. Evan worked at McLean hospital with researchers, such as Dr. John Gunderson, who developed and disseminated Good Psychiatric Management to clinicians in the US and abroad.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.

Dr. Leah Houston and Dr. Mehnaz Hyder, of HPEC speak about the ever increasing problem of administrative overhead and how to solve this issue, through an innovative idea of a decentralized platform for physicians. The platform would allow physicians to store their credentials in an immutable database, free from fraud, where insurance companies and others can draw from to verify identity. Physician (and all clinician) credentialing is a massive problem and requires hours of administrative time, which costs money, and slows patients from being seen earlier. When this issue is fixed, patients also stand to benefit too, not only through costs saved, but by being seen earlier, and by reducing physician burnout. 

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/

We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page.

If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.

As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.